Anyone want to comment on Davey taking out basically our best defensive outfielder and ultimately the best hitting of our outfielders in Rick Ankiel last night?

If Ankiel is playing CF that error doesn't happen.

At least Davey realized his mistake and pinch hit at the right time to get Ramos home for the insurance run.

Ankiel is definitely my favorite outfielder so far.

Veteran managers - guys like Davey, Francona, Torre, LaRussa, etc. - will give players, especially veteran players, a day off now and then. That's just the way the are. The theory is that no single game in a long season is as important as keeping players fresh and focused during the six month grind of a season - and have them as sharp as possible if and when the pennant race heats up in September. They'll do it especially on a game before a day off to give veteran guys two days off in a row.

It's frustrating as hell as a fan to watch essentially a B team play on a Sunday afternoon before an off day but that's the way these guys manage.

I don't even get that part. Sorry, I don't mean to pile on ... but I don't see the attraction. The caveman look? He's not bad looking when he keeps the beard under control. But (a) with no beard, or (b) beard out of control - in case (a) he looks like a nerd and in case (b) like a serial killer.

Wife and I debate this often: she think he's handsome with or without the beard, so go figure.

DeRosa seems like he is pressing. He's better than what he has shown by far. Clearly they are trying to get him going so every AB is not his only one of the game. Surprised about the 3 hole spot though. Still, couldn't help thinking that RZ the DP machine may have done the same thing. :u

I didn't get to listen to the game tonight. What was DJ's excuse for pulling Zimmermann after only 82 pitches in the 6th? Was he due up to bat?

Due to lead off, was replaced by Lombo.

Honestly, I nag a ton about Davey's hook, but he is getting the results and thats all I really care about in the end. Whatever he is doing right now is working, so I'll try to keep a lid on it until it stops working.

Honestly, I nag a ton about Davey's hook, but he is getting the results and thats all I really care about in the end. Whatever he is doing right now is working, so I'll try to keep a lid on it until it stops working.

That's excusable in a one run game then. I would have just loved to see JZimm go out there for at least one more inning for my fantasy team though

Yes, 14-4 is nice. It would also be nice if we could get a little separation between us and the rest of the division. Arizona did us no favors this week. I want the same Arizona team that went belly up to the Braves and the Phillies to come to Washington next week!

Honestly, I nag a ton about Davey's hook, but he is getting the results and thats all I really care about in the end. Whatever he is doing right now is working, so I'll try to keep a lid on it until it stops working.

Honestly, JZ had already singled in a run earlier in the game - why not let him swing for laughs? Of course, the inning went well regardless, but I do understand the decision to bat Lombo. I just wish we were having this 'MLB-best' rotation get through the seventh inning more often.